Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 1550ETL Apollo
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APOLLO Gate Operators, Inc. Model 1550ETL Single Swing Gate Operator INST ALLA TION MANU AL 03/07 Model 1650ETL Dual Swing Gate Operator.
2 CONTENTS IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................... 3 Applications .............................................................. 4 Pre-Inst allation Checklist ........................................ 5 Part s Identification ..............
3 WARNING - To reduce the risk of injury or death: • READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. • Installation should be performed by a professional installer. • Required welding should be perf ormed by a qualified welder. • Should electricity be required, u se a certified electrician only.
4 APPLICA TIONS The Apollo Model 1550ETL/1650ETL Swing Ga te Operator is approved for Vehicu- lar Class I & II usage under UL 325 Guidelines, and is des igned to handle swing gates up to 16 feet in length and 600 pounds each. A professional fence or gate dealer is recommended to assure proper installation.
5 PRE-INST ALLA TION CHECKLIST The following check list should be used before beginning installation: Verify that the proper operator has b een selected for this application. Verify proper installation a nd operation of the gate. 1. Are the hinges servicable? 2.
6 P ARTS IDENTIFICA TION #10025215 Gate Bracket (2 with 1650) #1125 Hardware Kit (2 with 1650) #404C Automatic Battery Charger (optional) #201 5 Watt Solar Panel & Bracket (optional) (2 required w.
7 OPERA T OR INST ALLA TION Location of Pivot Point. 1/2” Center Line of attachment point for gate bracket Hinge post Vertical position of pivot arm Measurements are taken from the center of the hinge.
8 STEP 3 Control Box Installation Mount the control box within 4 feet of the pivot arm. Do not mount the control box w here the person using the push button on side of the box can come in contact w ith the gate. Use mounting hardware capable of suppo rting the weight of the control box with the battery installed.
9 STEP 6 Limit Switch Adjustment To Retract Mo re Turn Retract Limit Screw Clockwis e To Retract Less Turn Retract Limit Screw Counter- Clockwise To Extend More Turn Extend Limit Screw Counter- Clockwise To Extend Less Turn Extend Limit Screw Clockwise Remove limit switch end caps Cycle the operator and adjust limits a s required.
10 1550ETL / 1650ETL Actuator Option The Apollo 1550ETL and 1650ETL systems – which use the 835/836 boards – come standard with the 816E / 816EX actuators. These actuators have a gray cable restraint and are considered our “smart” or “intelligent” actuator.
11 PUSH T O OPEN INST ALLA TION Both measurements are taken from the center of the hinge. 11” 6” Direction of opening Gate (closed) Hinge post Top View Vertical position of pivot arm (s) Pivot ar .
12 PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS Once the operator is installed or if the control board is replaced, you will need to program the control board for proper current sensing. The operator should be functional and the open and close limits set. 1. Push and hold the LED ENABLE button for five seconds.
13 LED Enable & Learn Mode Push Button Optional Device Inp uts Stop Circuit Jumper Fire & ETL Inputs Emergency Bypass Reverse Battery Polarity Indicators Optional Device Inp ut Remote Monitor .
14 Board Actuator Function Cable Pin 1 Orange Open Limit Pin 2 White Close Limit Pin 3 Black Motor (positive on open, negative on close) Pin 4 Red Motor (negative on open, positive on clo se) Pin 5 Gr.
15 Adjustment s Push Buttons TIMER TO CLOSE Adjusts time before gate automatically closes Adjustable 5 to 70 seconds. DUAL GATE DELAY Adjusts delay between ma ster and slave op- eration 0-4 seconds (836 only for use with magnetic, solenoid, and other locking de vices) CURRENT SENSITIVITY Increase s or decr eases the Auto Revers e sensitivity.
16 Program Switches OFF ON 1 TIMER TO CLOSE Gate does not automaticall y close. Gate automatically closes. 2 TIMER TO CLOSE OPT. Gate automatically closes from Gate automatically closes only when completely any position after opening. open (open limit engaged).
17 GND Supplied Batter y Ground INP Activate Gate (Push button activation when momentarily shorted to ground) 12V Supplied Batter y Voltage (Protected with 3 Amp fuse) GND Supplied Batter y Ground INP.
18 APOLLO Gate Operators, Inc. 911 Siren Mount siren in an area that will produce maximum performance (additional wire may be required). Connect the red w ire to the SIREN connector on the Remote Monitor Output Connec tor block. Connect the black w ire to the GND connector on the Remote Monitor Output Co nnector block.
19 APOLLO Gate Operators RECEIVER OPTIONS Do not confuse the receiv er code switches with the red program switches on the gate control boar d. Never set all code s w itches to the sa me position. Transmitters must match code s w itches for proper operation.
20 TROUBLESHOOTING OPERA T OR & ACCESSORIES SYMPTOM Some troubleshooting will require a hand held multim e ter. An inexpensive digital multimeter may be purchased at Radio Shack or a local electri c supply company. Refer to the owners manu al for instructions.
21 SYMPTOM Gate will open using push button on side of box, but not with transmitter. 1. Code switches do not match. Ch eck that the code swit ches in the transmitter and the receiv er match. 2. Low or dead battery in transmitter. Replace battery. 3. Fuse blown on circuit board.
22 SYMPTOM Gate will not open or close. Disconnect the solar panel or ch arger and measure the battery voltage. Batte ry should read 12 or more volts and never drop below 11 volts when gate is operating.
23 LIMITED TWO-YEAR W ARRANTY Apollo Gate Operators are warranted against defects for a period of 24 months from the date of purchas e, providing recommended installation procedures are followed.
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